Archives for January 15, 2009

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Coke aiming to close loop with recycling initiative

By Jane Byrne

A new recycling plant in the US will produce about 100 million pounds of food-grade recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic for reuse per year, the equivalent of nearly two billion 20-ounce bottles of Coca-Cola, it is claimed.

Innocent and industry prepared for pesticide-law pains

By Neil Merrett

European soft drink makers say they are not expecting significant upheaval in their operations amidst European Parliament support for stricter regulations on the use of pesticides for fruit and other crops sourced in their goods.

Drinks group spies stevia functional potential

By Neil Merrett

A US-based manufacturer of functional beverages is turning to the stevia-derived sweetener rebiana as part of a launch for what it claims are short-served, natural protein beverages.